Majestas

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1. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

   Majestas replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

   Thanks for posting, MusicalCoffee. I'm a new nurse in orientation myself, and first thought that being more emotionally sensitive is a weakness. In actuality, it can be a great strength if you know...

2. Mental Health Nursing

   Majestas replied to TerryNeal's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi, everyone! Like TerryNeal, I'm also a new grad and have just gotten a psych nurse job. My orientation starts next week (Nov. 5), and I'm both excited and apprehensive. Mental health is something...

3. One year after graduation and afraid to begin my nursing career!

   Majestas replied to Hkroeck's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Maybe taking a refresher course would be helfpul. I know they exist for RNs, and probably do for LPNs as well. I think it's been a while since you posted this thread, but maybe this idea helps. Novo's...

4. For those who passed

   Majestas replied to JENURSE03_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I agree with you, JENURSE03. This is a great site, and although I passed my boards last month, I like to come on the student and NCLEX section of the site to provide advice and support for students. I...

5. Nobody told me that after graduation...

   Majestas replied to smclean27's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a recent nursing grad myself, and from my experience, the majority of employers like to have BSN prepared nurses. I may not have much experience myself, but I sincerely believe that pursuing a BSN...

6. What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

   Majestas replied to SelenaS's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   From what I've heard, official "nursing shoes" are very comfortable, but pricey. I've tried finding more affordable ones, but all the ones I've been able to find are outside my price range. I suggest...

7. Depression After Graduation...

   Majestas replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Learning to enjoy this down time is ironically difficult after so many years of school, when we dreamed about all the things we would do given time. Whenever my boyfriend joked about having a young...

8. Depression After Graduation...

   Majestas replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

   It really helps to know that it's not that unusual. It makes sense, but it's not what one might expect after such an important

9. Depression After Graduation...

   Majestas replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I just graduated from nursing school earlier this month. I found myself experiencing similar emotions, especially right after graduation. As I have not yet taken NCLEX, preparing for it is one of the...

10. Has anyone ever done this?

    Majestas replied to Neohippy's topic in General Students

    Cleaning the probe and learning from mistakes is the best way to go here. The human body is designed to fend off a multitude of infections. I've made the same mistake, and felt absolutely ridiculous...

11. Fundamentals!!

    Majestas replied to RM27's topic in General Students

    Yes, it seems overwhelming at first simply because of the amount of content. But it really is not difficult - it's very logical and common sense. I don't know how your textbook is organized, but mine...

12. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

    Majestas replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Fantastic! We wish you the best of luck! I second Unicorn's question about your previous experience. Will the hospitals hire you with "license pending" before you take NCLEX? The employers in my area...

13. losing hope in nursing school

    Majestas replied to ncsteph's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A BSN is definitely benificial, as many employers (at least in IL) either require or give preferance to RNs with this degree. ALthough I now way look down on Associate's prepared nurses - once you've...